According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
UNDERWORKED
Etymology
Adjective
underworked (comparative more underworked, superlative most underworked)
Ineffectively or inadequately utilized.
The malicious boss thought that all of his employees were underworked.
Source: Wiktionary
UNDERWORK
Un`der*work", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Underworked or Underwrought (; p. pr. & vb. n. Underworking.]
1. To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine. But thou from loving England art so far, That thou hast underwrought his lawful king. Shak.
2. To expend too little work upon; as, to underwork a painting. Dryden.
3. To do like work at a less price than; as, one mason may underwork another.
Un`der*work", v. i.
1. To work or operate in secret or clandestinely. B. Jonson.
2. To do less work than is proper or suitable.
3. To do work for a less price than current rates.
Un"der*work`, n.
Definition: Inferior or subordinate work; petty business. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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